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LA51 TXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 TXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,249 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 105,249 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,831 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 93,359 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,392 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 90,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,018 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 81,018 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 73,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 73,893 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in inner steering tie rod end joints

Fail 2 Mar 2012 67,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in inner steering tie rod end joints

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corosion on o/s front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes

surface corrosion on rear crossover brake pipe

Fail 18 Mar 2010 53,464 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,464 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,881 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,071 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,323 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 29,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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LA51 TXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA51 TXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA51 TXY registered?

LA51 TXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is LA51 TXY safe to buy?

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